We took our annual trip to the pumpkin patch this past week. Last year was our first time visiting Hunter Farms in Union, WA. It is a family owned farm that has been operating since 1889! They raise fresh crops, timber, flowers, vegetables, hay and cattle. They are also well known for their Christmas trees and fresh wreaths that are …

  As fall has arrived here in the PNW, I can’t help but reflect on all the fun we had this summer. We have gone on so many memorable adventures and I can’t wait to see what new things we discover this fall! Lots of adventures with family have provided us with some wonderful memories for our first full summer …

  Sam surprised me with stand up paddle boards (SUP) a few weeks ago! Of course they came right as I was starting my work stretch so we didn’t even get out to use them immediately! The timing was good though as we had family coming into town from MN! Sam’s sister Sarah and her family came out for a …

Ocean shores is a small coastal city about 2.5 hours from Bremerton. It is a cute town with lots of local shops, restaurants, drive through coffee huts and views of the ocean. We spent 3 days and 2 nights in the area. We camped at Ocean City State Park. You could hear the ocean from our campsite and it was …

There is something so refreshing about being in the mountains with the fresh air and scent of pine. I have really been pushing for time outdoors the last few weeks. Although I haven’t really had to push since Sam is always open to whatever adventure I want to go on and enjoys being outdoors just as much as I do. …